George Francis White

Colonel in the British Army

George Francis White (1808–1898) was a colonel in the British Army who served in the British Raj.[1] He was also an amateur artist and while stationed in India produced a book of engravings and sketches called, Views in India, Chiefly among the Himalaya Mountains.[2][3]

Many of White's drawings were taken up by professional artists such as J. M. W. Turner, Cotman, Cox, Copley Fielding, Henry Martens, Prout, and developed into full-scale works.[2][4]

After serving in India from 1825 to 1846, he returned to England and became the Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary.

## Gallery

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* Battle of Mudki 1845, by Henry Martens 1849

* The Battle of Sobraon 1846, Martens after White

* The Storming of Mooltan, 1849, again by Martens

* Valley of the Dhoon, Himalaya c.1850

* The Qutb Shahi Tombs

* Source of the River Jumna

## References

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1. ^ "'View near Jubberah in the Himalayas', Lt-Col George Francis White, 1829". Tate.
2. ^ a b "Col. George Francis White (1808-1898)". www.christies.com.
3. ^ "Colonel George Francis White, View of the Himalays (sic) from Mt Tyne, 1829". Grosvenor Gallery.
4. ^ "Collections Online | British Museum". www.britishmuseum.org.

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Views in India, chiefly among the Himalaya Mountains

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